Ajahn anan books

Last updated on 08/12/2022

Ajahn Achalo an Australian buddhist monk and current abbot of Anandagiri Forest Monastery in North Thailand. He was born in Brisbane and ordained in the lineage of Ajahn Chah in 1996. In recent times he has created some extensive online teachings that are proving popular on meditation apps, Spotify and the like. You can find his writings and Dharma talks on the website of the monastery.

In this conversation, Ajahn Achalo generously shared his thoughts on many intricate aspects of Buddhist practice. The ease and open-heartedness with which he engaged in conversation with us is something very special. Listen in.

Show notes

• Listening to the sound of the waves
• First spiritual instruction from a hippie in a new age bookstore
• From discovering Metta meditation to recording guided instructions for practitioners
• Will Metta come automatically if you practice enough Vipassana?
• How death mediation practice can lead to enhanced self aversion
• Core toolbox meditation practices, qualities of the Buddha and how to relate to them
• Brahma Viharas and Jhana m
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  The Theravada Buddhist Community is pleased to announce that on Sunday, February 20th at 10:00 am Ajahn Achalo will be joining us during our weekly meditation session to offer a dhamma talk followed by a short question and answers period. The morning meditation period will follow afterwards.

  Ajahn Achalo

  Ajahn Achalo is the Abbot of Anandagiri Forest Monastery in Thailand. Born in Australia in 1972, Ajahn Achalo developed a keen interest in meditation at the age of 20. In 1996, Ajahn Achalo ordained as a Theravada Bhikkhu under Luang Por Liem at Wat Nong Pah Pong, the monastery founded by Luang Por Chah.

  During his years of training, he has received personal guidance from many teachers, including Luang Por Sumedho, Luang Por Pasanno, Ajahn Jayasaro and Ajahn Kalyano.

  Ajahn Achalo considers Tan Ajahn Anan, the abbot of Wat Marp Jan in Thailand, as his principal mentor. In addition, he has found the Dalai Lama’s instructions and example to be of tremendous value.

  In 2021, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, King Rama X of Thailand, granted Ajahn Achalo the honorific

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  We wish to inform you that our 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held online on Sunday, 13 December 2020. We are pleased to announce the Executive Committee for 2020/2022

  President: Bro. Danny Liew Chee Khuen

  Deputy President: Sis. Ooi Siew Swan

  Hon. Secretary: Sis. Seow Lan Hoon

  Assistant Secretary: Sis. Saw Sook Mooi

  Hon. Treasurer: Sis. Ng Kim Lian

  Assistant Treasurer: Sis. Lee Chooi Keng

  Dhammaduta 1: Bro. Ew Chee Wat

  Dhammaduta 2: Bro. William Lim Seong Kang

  Dhamma School: Sis. Lau Poh Liew

  Welfare – Outreach: Sis. Toh Su Mei

  Communication & Publication: Bro. John Lee Siew Thong

  Training & Development: Bro. Lim Sern Khern

  Fellowship: Sis. Fom Lee Sia

  BUDDY: Bro. Robin Yee Wei Zheng (appointed)